Freed-Hardeman Connections
Researching the Restoration Movement in Mississippi and West Tennessee
Blevins C. Carr -- 1918-2001
Brother Carr was born in Dennis, Miss., Nov. 9, 1918. He was baptized by O. C. Dobbs.
Preachers of Today, Vol. 2, 68.
Brother B.C. Carr was a member of the South Florida Avenue church of Christ for well over thirty (30) years. Brother Carr was a staunch supporter and teacher of the gospel.
Brother Carr preached for the South Florida Avenue congregation for a number of years, and in 1969, he along with the help and support of the elders here, established the Florida School of Preaching. Brother Carr was named the Director of the School.
He promoted the school, raised the financial support for the school and encouraged students to attend the school. It was through brother Carr's efforts that the school is a strong and successful school of preaching.
He was a loyal member and supported the South Florida Avenue congregation until his retirement from the school and he and his wife, Sybil moved back to Belmont, Mississippi.
"He was dearly loved and respected as a faithful Christian, preacher and teacher of God's word. He will be sorely missed by all who have known and loved him all these years.
The Elders, South Florida Avenue church of Christ
Grave Location
Brother Carr is buried in the Lindsey Cemetery on Highway 25, south of Dennis, Miss.
GPS - 34.54336 N 88.22311 W
Brother Carr was born in Dennis, Miss., Nov. 9, 1918. He was baptized by O. C. Dobbs.
Preachers of Today, Vol. 2, 68.
Brother B.C. Carr was a member of the South Florida Avenue church of Christ for well over thirty (30) years. Brother Carr was a staunch supporter and teacher of the gospel.
Brother Carr preached for the South Florida Avenue congregation for a number of years, and in 1969, he along with the help and support of the elders here, established the Florida School of Preaching. Brother Carr was named the Director of the School.
He promoted the school, raised the financial support for the school and encouraged students to attend the school. It was through brother Carr's efforts that the school is a strong and successful school of preaching.
He was a loyal member and supported the South Florida Avenue congregation until his retirement from the school and he and his wife, Sybil moved back to Belmont, Mississippi.
"He was dearly loved and respected as a faithful Christian, preacher and teacher of God's word. He will be sorely missed by all who have known and loved him all these years.
The Elders, South Florida Avenue church of Christ
Grave Location
Brother Carr is buried in the Lindsey Cemetery on Highway 25, south of Dennis, Miss.
GPS - 34.54336 N 88.22311 W